February 26, 2021February 24, 2021
Lessons From a Wonderfully Rare Community, and a Farewell
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Almost four years ago, my life changed. After a decade of invasive tests, hospital visits, and limited answers, I was ... Read more
February 25, 2021February 23, 2021
Connecting the Dots Between Endo Symptoms and Related Conditions
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
A lot can change in a year. Even more can change in four, which is almost how long I’ve been ... Read more
February 19, 2021February 17, 2021
How to Live on a Tight Budget When Chronically Ill
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Endometriosis can turn a simple life into a slightly more complicated one. For some of us, wearing white is as ... Read more
February 18, 2021February 16, 2021
This Small but Mighty Ritual Can Help People With Endo Feel Better
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Sometimes, the smallest changes have the biggest impact. There’s a phenomenon within my coaching community. One small self-care act is ... Read more
February 12, 2021February 10, 2021
Intimacy Is Complicated When You Have Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
“Let’s talk about sex, ba-by!” … And my lifelong dream of starting a column with a Salt-N-Pepa lyric has just ... Read more
February 11, 2021February 11, 2021
What Is Prostaglandin E2 and How Does It Affect Endometriosis?
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
Inflammation. If you have endometriosis, chances are you’ve heard a lot about it, and rightly so. Endometriosis is an inflammatory ... Read more
February 5, 2021February 3, 2021
3 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Eating for Endometriosis
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
Many of us living with endometriosis will experience irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms, chronic bloating, and soaring pain levels after eating ... Read more
February 4, 2021February 2, 2021
Here’s What Has Helped Me Manage My Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
When I was 17, I broke several bones, including my pubic rami, spine, hip, and pelvis. I was hospitalized and ... Read more
January 29, 2021January 27, 2021
Mansplaining Happens to Endometriosis Patients, Too
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
As an endometriosis patient, I am quite versed in the art of explaining my symptoms to friends and strangers. Talking ... Read more
January 28, 2021January 26, 2021
4 Things That May Be Causing Your Endo Belly
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
There is so much more to endometriosis than one might think. You’ve heard me say this repeatedly, but I don’t ... Read more
January 22, 2021January 20, 2021
How Silence and Meditation Help Me Feel Better
Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher
My breathing accelerates, and I feel pressure on my chest. Reaching out is daunting. But I persist, sharing what’s bothering ... Read more
January 21, 2021January 19, 2021
How I Eat During My Period to Keep My Pain at Bay
Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin
“What do you eat in the middle of a pain flare on your period?” Last night, I hosted a workshop. ... Read more

Dealing with Friends Who Don’t Understand

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Recently, I’ve been exploring my experiences with friendships throughout some of my tougher endometriosis phases. I’ve reflected on how I’ve managed to keep most of my relationships intact throughout those ... Read more

September 13, 2017

Australians Developing Endometriosis Diagnosis Test That Involves Searching for Proteins in Urine

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A non-invasive test under development at the University of Sydney may enable doctors to diagnose endometriosis quickly with a urine sample. Endometriosis occurs when tissue lining the inner walls of the uterus, or ... Read more

September 12, 2017

4 Ways You Can Raise Awareness of Endometriosis

September 12, 2017

6 Things to Know About Endometriosis and Exercise

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017

Pain, Low Self-esteem, Other Factors Harm Mental Health of Women with Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Pain, the lack of a stable and intimate relationship, low self-esteem and a relatively recent diagnosis are among the most significant factors that harm the mental health of women with ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

NICE Issues Guidelines to Help Healthcare Professionals Better Diagnose Endometriosis

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It is well-known that delays in diagnosis are extremely long for women with endometriosis, averaging 7.5 years from the first doctor’s appointment, according to the U.K.’s National Institute for Health ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

Every Woman Has a Diagnosis Story

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Few diseases fit the idea of journey quite as much as endometriosis. It takes an average of eight years to be diagnosed. For many, this feels like a lifetime. I wasn’t ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

What I Really Mean When I Say, ‘I’m Fine’

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

“How are you feeling?” That’s the one question we badly want loved ones to ask. Yet we cringe when they actually ask it. I have become so accustomed to simply ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

AbbVie Files for FDA Approval of Elagolix to Treat Endometriosis-associated Pain

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AbbVie, in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its lead candidate elagolix, formerly known as ABT-620, to treat women ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

Endometriosis and Friendships, Part 3: Steps for a Healthier, Happier Social Life

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Part three in a series about endometriosis and friendships. Read part one and part two. One of the most significant ways that endometriosis can affect our lives is through our ... Read more